Collateral Damage Daily for October 12

Jeremy Affeldt sprained his left thumb avoiding a foul ball hit into the dugout yesterday. The injury does not seem to be severe, but Affeldt will be re-examined today. … Joba Chamberlain is day-to-day after suffering a right elbow bone contusion yesterday. … Dustin Pedroia had surgery yesterday to stabilize a fracture in his right pinky finger. He is expected to make a full recovery in time for spring training, … Michael Brantley had surgery yesterday to correct a sports hernia. He is expected to make a full recovery.